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With one week to go until the 2018 NFL Draft, we follow up from last month’s Mock Draft Tracker to see which prospects are being linked to the Baltimore Ravens in the first round.

If the Ravens stay put and pick at 16 (which is never a guarantee with Baltimore’s trading tendencies) some of the most realistic positions in play are right tackle, wide receiver, pass rusher and the ever-present best player available.

Let’s take a look at which prospects are being linked to Baltimore in the first round as the draft approaches.

I think the Ravens would be looking to trade back in this scenario. Hurst is a good fit for this offense, but they can probably land him 5-7 spots lower in Round 1.

Prisco’s analysis:

They need to get a weapon inside for Joe Flacco. Hurst is the best tight end in this class.

RSR analysis: Yeah, no thanks. Hurst will be a 25-year-old rookie (for comparison, Maxx Williams just turned 24) and is not even the best tight end prospect in this draft class. Even if the Ravens trade back and pick up Hurst as Jeremiah suggests, that is still not an ideal scenario. Hurst is a solid prospect, but should not be an option in the first round.

With Joe Flacco viewed as a potential salary cap casualty in 2019, the Ravens can secure their future QB by grabbing Jackson if he is available at No. 16. Remember, Ravens offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg and assistant head coach Greg Roman have experience nurturing athletic quarterbacks into dynamic playmakers (see Michael Vick, Donovan McNabb, Colin Kaepernick), so the Ravens could be the perfect fit for the 2016 Heisman winner.

RSR analysis: Jackson is the most polarizing prospect in this class and is a fun one to watch, but the odds of this actually happening seem pretty slim.

There is a ton of depth at wide receiver this year, and that could lead the Ravens to look in a different direction in the first round. If so, McGlinchey would be a smart choice. He would give the Ravens a pair of bookends on the line. In the second round, players like Michael Gallup of Colorado State or Anthony Miller of Memphis would be smart choices.

Casserly’s analysis:

The Ravens decide to address their offensive line and get a bookend for LT Ronnie Stanley.

RSR analysis: The draft’s best offensive tackle prospect, McGlinchey should be a major priority for Baltimore heading into draft day. If the Ravens could manage to stay put at 16 and still land McGlinchey, it would be a huge win for the Baltimore front office.

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About Kyle Casey

Kyle's love of football centers around analytics and the NFL Draft. He has held season tickets at M&T Bank Stadium since 2004, and currently resides in Section 243. A 2016 Mass Communications graduate of Towson University, Kyle now works in the IT staffing industry. He tries to find the balance between being rational and being a contrarian through writing. More from Kyle Casey

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Lombardi’s Way - A column from the 24×7 founder that focuses on the Ravens, the NFL, Baltimore, the world of sports or life’s inspirations.

Word on The Street - In the spirit of the CBS Sports Minute with Boomer Esiason, RSR brings you Word on The Street, a 90 second (or less) podcast on topics exclusively relating to the Baltimore Ravens.

Ravens Links - We’ll give you the best stories about the Ravens from around the web three times per week.

The Fanimal - If you are an animal about the Baltimore Ravens, then you are a Fanimal! Follow the Russell Street Report blog Fanimal Crackers!

The Edgar Awards - The Edgar Awards will range from the Maryland county that is home to the best Ravens fans to the best Ravens podcast; from the best collection of displaced fans to the best local craft brews that should be part of your next tailgating party.

The Road to RSR - Our writers explains their journeys as fans and how they came to write for our little corner of sports media.